Whisky Blues, a hard-boiled sci-fi short story by Kim Chang-hyun, winner of the Quarterly Mystery Newcomer Award, is a work that intertwines tragedy set against the backdrop of space with the bitter taste of a sip of whisky.
Philip, who has returned to Earth from Mars, is hired to investigate the disappearance of Lee Ji-min, the daughter of a wealthy pastor. As he delves into the case, he meets Choi Soo-jung, the owner of the bar Hedgehog Free, and a long-haired man, which complicates the investigation. Mysterious figures emerge, offering crucial clues. Philip soon realizes that this is not a simple missing person case but one connected to a deeper conspiracy...
Combining a hard-boiled atmosphere with sci-fi elements, Whisky Blues delivers a gripping narrative and lingering resonance to its readers.
